I felt lucky to join the @scbwirockymtn.bsky.social YA Connect workshop today with @meganefreeman.bsky.social on How to Put Yourself in the Path of Luck. Thank you, Megan, for your wisdom and guidance. I resonated with so much of today’s content. 💕

Me checking out the faculty, breakouts, and intensives for the @scbwirockymtn.bsky.social 2025 Letters & Lines conference. 👀

Recently, my book THEY CALLED US ENEMY was banned – again – in Tennessee. Book bans are out of control. Huge parts of American history are being restricted. To join me in standing up for the freedom to read, go to pen.org/action. @penamerica.bsky.social @topshelfcomix.bsky.social @idwpublishing.com

“We would not expect schools to put Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day in the sex education curriculum simply because it features a straight mom and dad. Why would Justice Gorsuch or others believe stories about families with two moms or two dads belong there?” @slj.com

The faculty presenting at Letters & Lines 2025 have been announced, grant opportunities are announced, and conference info is officially available on the website. Early registration for the conference opens July 17th. www.scbwi.org/events/lette... Artwork by @lenzillustration.bsky.social

[1/4] 📚 Fellow Writers & Illustrators: This Podcast Episode Is Your Rejection Antidote Drowning in form rejections? Query letter getting crickets? That manuscript you poured your heart into sitting in the "maybe someday" folder?

Ever faced that terrifying blank page? ✏️ Join @joknowles.bsky.social on April 9 for BRAVE BEGINNINGS—a workshop to conquer first-page anxiety together. Learn to craft story openings that instantly connect with hearts. Because your unique voice matters. Register: www.scbwi.org/events/rmc-2...

Oh, these are wonderful tips!!

So proud of my friend Stan and SOOO excited for everyone to read his gem of a book!

Behold! My book trailer for my upcoming #mg #graphicnovel coming in September! #booksky @annmrose.bsky.social @kristiechoi.bsky.social @simonkids.bsky.social @mgescapades.bsky.social @scbwirockymtn.bsky.social

Very interesting analysis here, and a new word (for me, at least). H/t Rob Costello. www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...

Don't Miss It! RMC 2025 Webinar Series: The Publishing Path—Open to ALL Creatives I'm thrilled to be hosting the upcoming RMC 2025 Webinar Series: The Publishing Path and wanted to personally invite you to attend this exceptional professional development opportunity! mailchi.mp/thechildrens...

Hey Colorado writers, come join us for this hands-on workshop. There are still a few spots left! scbwi.org/events/time-... @scbwirockymtn.bsky.social @lynnbbooks.bsky.social

Fantastic @slj.com feature showcasing @olugbemisolabooks.bsky.social's amazing books! pearlsandrubys.slj.com/2025/02/08/4... (If you haven't already met Makeda from her easy reader series, you're missing out!)

Last two days to preorder AWAY from Boulder Bookstore to receive a free recorded visit and an invite to a live Q&A next fall. AWAY releases Tuesday! @ssedlib.bsky.social @boulderbookstore.bsky.social @simonkids.bsky.social

Thanks so much, Betsy! I’m having a great time being your mentor! :)

We'll also be there. Look for a rotating cast of our authors at our booth on Thursday and Friday. We'll also have a panel and author/educator speed dating session. @zombicatures.bsky.social will also be doing free caricatures of attendees near our booth both days.

📚The #KidLit event of the year is almost here! Join us for the live announcement of the 2025 ALA Youth Media Awards! 📅 Mon., Jan. 27 🕖 7am PT | 8am MT | 9am CT | 10:00am ET Watch at ala.unikron.com or on the ALA Facebook page. www.facebook.com/AmericanLibr...

Ready to take your creative career to the next level? Join us for the RMC Webinar Series: The Publishing Path! tiny.cc/4eh7001 #kidlit

My heart is breaking for you, SoCal friends. I know so many kids will be out of school again this week due to the devastating wildfires, so I've pulled together a bunch of my virtual author visits & read-alouds. They'll be freely available for you all month. katemessner.com/read-alouds-...

Teachers & librarians! Want an author or illustrator to Zoom into your classroom for World Read Aloud Day? Here's a list of 300+ volunteers who will celebrate with your readers next month! katemessner.com/zoom-with-an...

Each year I track the children's book creators we lost during the year. In 2024 we saw some truly great friends go away. Here's my list. Even if you didn't know the people, you knew these books: #kidlit afuse8production.slj.com/2025/01/03/i...

LAST CALL FOR PRE-ORDER GOODIES!!! EVERYTHING IS POISON comes out in less than two weeks! If you pre-order from my local indie, Ridgecrest Books, they'll ship you a signed copy of the book with an adorable little poison bottle crocheted by me! ridgecrestbookstore.com/book/9780593...

Yet another reason I no longer do New Year Resolutions. 😜 #NewYearResolutions #DebbieOhiComics #WriterSky

Our Co-Regional Advisor, @zombicatures.bsky.social drew a caricature of our new Co-ARA, @leighgaddy.bsky.social to welcome her to the regional team!

Colorado creators: This event with author/illustrator Doug Salati on January 7 looks amazing! Loved his book HOT DOG so much! www.denverartmuseum.org/en/calendar/...

What happens when online friends and writing partners decide to start a business? @ellenpotter.bsky.social and I dreamed up ways to support authors like us & Imaginarium Author Solutions was born! Https://imaginariumauthorsolutions.com #kidlit #writer #authorconsulting

Day 31: 31 Days, 31 Lists: Best Picture Books of 2024. What a long and crazy month it's been, eh? Enjoy what is inarguably a lovely collection of books. And thank you for reading my lists this month! #kidlit 📚👍 afuse8production.slj.com/2024/12/31/3...

Things have seemed pretty bleak lately but you know what feels good? Writing. I love writing. I have always loved writing. It's the best, and even on bad writing days it's better than not writing. Today was a good writing day.

Run, do NOT walk, to read the greatest post of 2024. This is the most fun you’ll have all week. #kidlit 📚👍

Can’t wait to see this! I love Reggie Brown’s art, and I’ve been an admirer of Varian Johnson and his work for probably longer than either of us wants to admit.

Oh, my darlings. It's almost here. The marathon of children's books of 2024. You ain't seen nothing like this before! Get ready for 31 Days, 31 Lists, starting December 1st! #kidlit 📚👍 afuse8production.slj.com/2024/11/30/i...

“A must-be-told story.” Thank you to School Library Journal for naming my picture book, GLENN BURKE, GAME CHANGER (illustrated by Daniel O’Brien), one of the Best Nonfiction Elementary books of 2024. Honored and grateful to be included on this list. www.slj.com/story/best-n...

Wow, @brianlies.bsky.social has outdone himself. The art in our upcoming book is A.MAZ.ING. Available now for pre-order tinyurl.com/3fjzewy3 @steamteambooks.bsky.social #kidlit #edusky

This looks interesting: From PW, children's book editors, publishers, and agents on what they expect in 2024: www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/...

I don't know about you, but we're excited about this Thursday's webinar with Naomi Kinsman! If you are too, feel free to use this graphic on your social media! If you haven't yet registered, it's not too late! www.scbwi.org/events/rmc-s... or via EVENTS in our profile link.

One week left to register for our Creative Approaches webinar series before our Creative Approaches to Storytelling with Naomi Kinsman! For more information or to register go to www.scbwi.org/events/rmc-s...

The first webinar in the Rocky Mountain Chapter of SCBWI’s 2024 Creative Approaches series is next week! There’s still time to sign up for Creative Approaches to Storytelling with Naomi Kinsman on January 18 (7:00-8:30 pm MT) or for the entire series. Learn more here: www.scbwi.org/events/rmc-s...

My One Little Word for 2024: amyellerman.blog/2024/01/03/o...

Last chance! This event is tomorrow!

I wrote an essay about my experience thus far with traumatic brain injury. It took a very long time to write, and required a lot of naps, but I'm pretty proud of it. I hope it might help someone else who is experiencing something similar. Here's a gift link: www.nytimes.com/interactive/...

P.S. Next time you see me in person, ask to hear my bullfrog impression. It’s really quite good 💚 🐸

Registration is open for this @scbwirockymtn virtual event: A Step-by-Step Guide to Breaking Into and Writing for the Education Market December 9, 2023 | 11:00a-12:30p MT Learn about the opportunities the education market has for freelance authors! www.scbwi.org/events/writi...

A Step-by-Step Guide to Breaking Into and Writing for the Education Market December 9, 2023 | 11:00a-12:30p MT Learn about the opportunities the education market has for freelance authors! www.scbwi.org/events/writi...

Tomorrow night I'll be giving an online workshop on revision and getting "unstuck" via R(ev)ise and Shine! Hope you can join us for some fun discoveries. To register: www.eventbrite.com/e/revise-and...

Whoop whoop! I’m so happy to share the cover of my next novel, The Secret Language of Birds, out in April from Random House/Delacorte. Leo Nickolls (leonickollstho on IG) is the talented cover artist. Read more in this brief interview on John Schu’s blog: mrschureads.blogspot.com/2023/10/the-...

Book is finaaaaallllly here!!! Ahead of schedule! Pre-orders shipping now :)

Scholastic asks, "Do you want to opt out of 'diverse' books at your school's next book fair?" Your participation in white supremacy has never been easier, just uncheck the 'diverse' books box– poof, no problems. 🙄